The Janata Dal (United) praised the Union Budget for allocating over Rs 26,000 crore for highways and Rs 11,500 crore for flood mitigation in Bihar. Other Bihar-specific announcements made by Finance Minister Sitharaman include two new bridges over the Ganga river, a new airport, a medical college, and development plans for Nalanda University and tourist spots. The budget also includes three new expressways, focus on sports infrastructure, and support for Bihar's loan request from multi-lateral institutions.
